"Atalanta endured a frustrating start to their Serie A season, with Pisa holding on for a 1-1 draw at Gewiss Stadium. Gianluca Scamacca curled in an equaliser early in the second half for Atalanta on Sunday, but Ivan Juric's team could not forge a winner in his first league match in charge. Isak Hien's own goal had put the newly promoted visitors ahead in the 26th minute, with Atalanta - without wantaway forward Ademola Lookman - unable to make some early dominance count."
"They may have ridden their luck at times, with Atalanta creating chances worth 2.01 expected goals (xG), but Alberto Gilardino can be proud of his side. Atalanta, on the other hand, looked unusually short of quality up front. Lookman was left out as he continues to push for a move away from the club, despite Inter withdrawing their interest, while last year's leading scorer Mateo Retegui has left for the riches of the Saudi Pro League."
Atalanta drew 1-1 with newly promoted Pisa at Gewiss Stadium in Ivan Juric's league debut. Isak Hien's own goal put Pisa ahead in the 26th minute. Gianluca Scamacca curled an equaliser early in the second half. Atalanta registered 21 shots and created 2.01 expected goals (xG) but could not find a winner. Ademola Lookman was left out amid transfer interest, while Mateo Retegui departed for the Saudi Pro League. The draw ended Atalanta's streak of opening-match wins since 2017. Juric faces pressure to improve finishing ahead of a Champions League campaign and a trip to Parma.
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